Accredited by the DfE as a Provider of Online Education

EDClass is a Department for Education accredited provider of online education that helps break barriers to learning. The platform is used by many schools and academies as a trusted online alternative provision that promotes personal development so children are well-prepared for adulthood. EDClass is an online education provider that offers a virtual learning classroom and management portal with resources to impact learning, assessment, and catch-up. We have been providing a robust and safeguarded platform since 2008 delivering personalised learning for online, blended, and flexible learning with UK-qualified teachers available, live, and on-demand.  EDClass accommodates all types of learners including SEND students and those struggling to acquire an EHCP. Schools can drastically reduce their workload and time spent searching for solutions for their students who require support as EDClass can help quickly and efficiently.

A Strategic Partnership

EDClass is a DfE-accredited provider of online education with UK-qualified teachers supporting learning, engagement, attainment and reintegration. EDClass is a powerful toolbox with a variety of tools that can assist your school or Multi-Academy Trust. This strategic partnership is achieved through personalised learning, scheduled pathways of study and timetabled support for any individual within your organisation. EDClass demonstrates the ability to educate learners from your demographic, through online education.  EDClass has successfully been accredited under the Online Education Accreditation Scheme (OEAS) adhering to several standards regarding safeguarding, teaching, learning and alternative provision. Read our Ofsted Report (May 2024) for our online accreditation here

Our safeguarding policies and procedures fully comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education (“KCSIE”) 2024 and other prominent educational government guidance. EDClass works in partnership with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts to constantly monitor pupils learning, attainment, interactions, engagement, and behaviour in a safe and secure learning environment for all students on and offsite. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. This partnership supports evidence to be instantly provided for the required parameters as established in the Education Inspection Framework 2023 that govern alternative provisions. Alongside this, we adhere to the SEND and alternative provision improvement plan (2023). In addition to this, we also follow the guidance with UK government legislation for both on and off-site alternative provisions for academies; Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement 2022; and Behaviour in schools (2022). 

Benefits of EDClass as your strategic partner for Alternative Provision, Intervention and Safeguarding 

All educational establishments face the increasing challenge of safeguarding vulnerable students and ensuring their successful reintegration into mainstream education. EDClass offers a fully safeguarding alternative provision and a comprehensive intervention solution to address these challenges by providing a range of services that support students' academic, pastoral, emotional and social development.

EDClass plays a critical role in safeguarding vulnerable students by providing a safe and supportive environment where they can receive a tailored curriculum where teaching, learning, engagement, and interaction is totally personalised for their needs with constant supervision from our teaching and safeguarding team. Through its alternative provision programs, EDClass offers students the opportunity to catch up on missed work, develop essential skills, and address any underlying issues that may be contributing to their vulnerability. By providing a safe space for students to learn and grow, EDClass can help to prevent them from becoming further marginalised and at risk of harm.

Additionally, EDClass's intervention and reintegration services help to ensure that students who have been excluded from school can successfully return. By working closely with MATs, LA, academies, schools and families, EDClass provides support to address the root causes of exclusion and develop strategies for successful reintegration alongside breaking barriers to learning. This not only benefits the students involved but also helps to improve the overall climate of schools and communities. EDClass accommodates all types of learners including SEND students and those struggling to acquire an EHCP. Schools can drastically reduce their workload and time spent searching for solutions for their students who require support as EDClass can help quickly and efficiently.

EDClass's behaviour repair programs also play a crucial role in promoting positive behaviour and reducing exclusions. By providing students with the tools and support they need to develop self-awareness and manage their emotions, EDClass can help to prevent disruptive behaviour and create a more inclusive learning environment. 

Moreover, EDClass's commitment to inclusive education ensures that all students, regardless of their background or abilities, have access to quality education. By providing tailored support and resources, EDClass helps to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students. In conclusion, EDClass is a valuable strategic partner for MATs, LAs, academies, and schools seeking to improve their safeguarding and inclusion practices. By offering a range of services that support students' academic, social, and emotional development, EDClass can help to create a more safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all.  EDClass is a fully safeguarded alternative provision that is proven to impact: